2016 GTQ to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0709 MOP

YEARLY LOW

1.0308 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0516 MOP

2016 GTQ to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 1.0709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 1.0308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0401 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0478 to the December average rate of 1.0650, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0709 was up 1.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0564, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,354 MOP

2015 Average 5,214 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 5,154 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 200.58 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0685

1.0302

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to MOP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.0422, compared to 1.0610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0422

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0164 MOP (High: 1.0491 / Low: 1.0327). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 MOP (High: 1.0666 / Low: 1.0620).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0164

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.0650) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0472), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0178 (+1.70%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.0650

2015 Avg (December) 1.0472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0557	1.0439	1.0478
February	1.0508	1.0426	1.0462
March	1.0423	1.0308	1.0356
April	1.0367	1.0315	1.0334
May	1.0491	1.0327	1.0442
June	1.0492	1.0427	1.0460
July	1.0569	1.0447	1.0501
August	1.0642	1.0570	1.0600
September	1.0633	1.0580	1.0612
October	1.0695	1.0608	1.0653
November	1.0666	1.0620	1.0645
December	1.0709	1.0601	1.0650